Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Military parades in Belarus: displaying military might and annoying locals
In Belarus, military parades usually take place twice a year: on 9 May, or Victory Day, when post-Soviet countries celebrate victory in the Great Patriotic War with Nazi Germany, and on 3 July, the official Independence Day. read more 
Belarusian army aims to protect Russian airspace, not to atack other countries
Belarus's neighbours regularly voice their concerns about Minsk's role in a potential Russian invasion of the Baltic states or Ukraine. read more 
Belarusian Nobel laureate Sviatlana Alieksijevič hit by a smear campaign
On 19 June, the Russian information agency Regnum published a widely discussed interview with Sviatlana Alieksijevič, the 2015 Nobel Prize Winner from Belarus. Despite the fact that Alieksijevič forbade Regnum to publish the interview, the news outlet went ahead and released the article. read more 
Does Belarus really need Russian Su-30SM fighters?
On 20 June, during the 2017 Le Bourget international air show which took place near Paris, France, Belarus signed a contract for a batch of 12 Su-30SM fighters from Russia. The contract supposedly amounts to around $600m. read more 
New arms for Belarus and Russia's military plans in the region
On 20 June, Belarus signed a contract with the Russian Irkut corporation to purchase 12 Su-30SM fighter jets for $600m. This would be the largest ever arms deal between Minsk and Moscow. Earlier in June, Minsk also received its first batch of T-72 tanks, which were modernised in Russia. read more 
Why were patriots released?
It is hardly a coincidence that 11 people connected to this criminal case were released in the course of three days. read more 
The unexpected rise of Belarusian Universities in international rankings
According to recent QS World University Rankings, two Belarusian universities appeared on the list of the best 959 universities in the world. The Belarusian State University received a higher rating than all universities in Poland and Lithuania. read more 
Problems and prospects for the Belarusian IT industry
On 7 June 2017, the Microsoft Corporation held a Government Industry Day at Belarus’s Hi-Tech Park with the participation of both Belarusian ministers and Microsoft experts. read more 
Belarus becomes safer, but political persecution continues
Numbeo, the world's largest database of user-confirmed data about cities and countries worldwide, ranked Belarus the safest country in the region in 2017. Other global metrics also indicate that Belarus is a relatively safe part of the world. read more 
Is Belarus just 'Greater Russia'? Neighbouring states dismiss Belarusian sovereignty
Despite all of Minsk's efforts to present itself as a neutral country, some of its neighbours doubt not only its neutrality but even its sovereignty and commitment to peace. read more 
New place for creative selfies: Art Island re-opens in Minsk
Walking in Victory park in Minsk has become more enjoyable – 12 huge art objects appeared on one of the islands on Thursday. read more 
Belarus and Moldova: cooperation despite opposing geopolitical orientations
On 6-7 May, Moldova’s Prime Minister Pavel Filip held a supercharged working visit to Belarus, meeting with the country’s top officials, kicking off several events, and discussing a wide range of issues, from trade to culture. read more |
